Moving to Liberia from Namibia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Namibia to Liberia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
LR
15.3

Liberia performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NA
43.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
LR
0.2t

Namibia generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NA
3.9
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
LR
0.3%

Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NA
19.4%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
LR
$1,600

Namibia generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NA
66.5 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
LR
44.6

Namibia performs better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia and Liberia. To live, work, or study long-term in Liberia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Liberia's immigration authority.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Liberia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Liberia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Liberia has 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Liberia performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Namibia?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA LR
Population 2,727,409 5,358,483
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111